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    Stages

    in Steel Challenge

    Posted

    Good Morning all!

    Great to read all this discussion about Steel Challenge.

    I love the idea of More stage designs as well as bringing the option of the old stages. Double Trouble and zig zag was a favorite.

    Here's some of our SCSA struggles as we started a new club earlier this year at SWPL

    1. We only have 6 bays. our first match ran 8 with 2 bays "sharing" the stages.
      1. We accomplished this by setting up all steel and stands on the shared stages and lay the stage down and raise the other ones
      2. It works but slows down the match
      3. Requires a healthy amount of range staff to help the unfamiliar (Limited in our club)
      4. We reverted back to 6 stage match
    2. We don't have much crossover from the hugely successfull USPSA match the club runs
    3. Bay depth,
      1. We are fortunate to have 1 bay to accomodate Outer limits or Speed option. Width was challenge but made it work.
    4. Biggest challenge is increase interest and assistance in marketing.

    Any input from the members here to increase attendance is much appreciated.

    The habitual non-resetter - procedural or DQ?

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

    Posted

    Happens everywhere. We've noticed after the shooter completed their run. There is a tendency to go back uprange at spectator area, clean mags, load mags and tend to watch from there. That could happen 2-3 shooters later, oops! The squad is done, no need to help.

    Solution: During Pre match safety briefing. "When the shooter is finished with their stage, please remain on stage to help reset and tape, there is plenty of time between stages to clean and load mags since the next stage is likely occupied."

    Seems to work...

    Is Steel Challenge Dying?

    in Steel Challenge

    Posted

    Shooters, sorry to hijack, since we are on this topic, Please Help me out with a quick survey......

    Would any So cal shooters be interested in an SCSA sanctioned Club again?

    Genuine 8 stages, not a "fun" or "outlaw" steel match.

    Reason why is mysellf and few core shooters are in talks with a popular club in starting a Steel Challenge club in So Cal / Los Angeles area. (No, not at Piru)

    Here's why we like it:

    1. Excellent gateway to action shooting/ IPSC/ USPSA/ IDPA
    2. Teaches ALOT for the shooter. Index, transitions Etc.
    3. Allows Rimfire! Unlike our USPSA / IDPA clubs
    4. Physical attributes not critical. Young and old can shoot it
    5. Challenging
    6. Bring it back to California

    Please chime in with your input.

    Thanks in advance

    Shooters That Won't Help

    in USPSA/IPSC Shooting

    Posted · Edited by flack jacket

    My late friend Dennis Cruz always said. "Tape is included with your match fee"

    More recently, the best result is preemptive expectation, we had the "big guy" 6 foot 7 act as squad mom before match start and friendly state the squad requirements. The newly Finished shooter has plenty of time to clean and load mags before the next stage, since we wait for the next one usually (So can't use that as excuse not to help). Then encourage all help so we get out quick.

    Moving to California!

    in Travel, Locations, Ranges, etc.

    Posted · Edited by flack jacket

    Jigsaw.

    Depending where you are in CA. and assuming you are USPSA shooter..

    Want to shoot EVERY Weekend? We got it covered..

    Here's what we have in So. Cal

    www.jvdynamics.com

    www.lineadefuego.info

    www.prg-ipsc.com

    http://www.gopherflats.net/gopher_files/swpl.htm

    www.discoverpracticalshooting.wordpress.com

    Nor Cal.

    http://www.richmondhotshots.com/

    At least these are the ones I go to..

    Chuck S. has good advice there..

    Believe it or not , alot of shooters here are LTD, Open shooters. All the divisions are covered here.. look at the results www.uspsa2.org

    Welcome!

    9MM MAJOR FLAT

    in Open Pistols

    Posted

    As a long time open shooter, I have been interested in this subject also.. Binary Eng. does pique my interest though.. John, I believe you agree as I will be trying this new comp and see how it works.....

    Back to OP topic.. only YOU can make that decision. Because you shoot it, if you want to have a flat gun to show your friends, You can do that too... My friend Justin just made a super flat gun, but, his comp is definitely heavier than most, he has big hands.. etc.

    Think of it this way, the Best shooters in the world IE: USPSA = Max. he uses a Trubor T2... go figure...

    Magnetic magazine pouch

    in Gear & Accessories

    Posted

    Ha....Never thought about the truck part. Probably can buy a round magnet myself and make it a lot cheaper.

    Make sure to buy really good magnets. I think they are rare earth magnets or something like that? They need to grip the mag so hard that it will not fall off while running. Mags get pretty heavy. I have a DAA magnet that the only way to get my STI mags off is to pull them straight up. You can't just pull them off easily. That type of magnet might cost a little more.

    And yes, you need to cover it when not in use. A buddy turned me on to a thick rubber pipe cap from Lowe's. Everything will stick to the danged thing if you don't keep it covered well. Scratches the hell out of your truck too!

    Nice call. I'm in the Automotive Paint protection Film industry and a nice piece of PPF works well on the magnet....

    If we have Limited 10...why not Production 10?

    in USPSA/IPSC Rules

    Posted

    I see this from 2 different perspectives.

    1) new shooter who lacks USPSA type accuracy skills has trouble knocking down a steel array without a standing reload. Yes, they will get frustrated. But newbies should not have such high expectations. Failure to differing degrees are part of the learning curve.

    2) ( My personal perspective) reloading is part of the skill set that sets shooters of different levels apart. Reloading skills are important in limited capacity Divisions. I like them because I'm willing to put the time in to improve. So in this regard I like the 10 round capacity limit.

    Someone made a great point earlier, due to the typical USPSA 8 round arrays, 15 rounds really gives you no advantage unless you are accuracy challenged (newbie). Sure this is an issue for the newbie, but in my opinion, we as a society are too ingrained to give instant gratification these days, what happened to working to achieve something worthwhile?

    10 round is fine for production unless we are going to rid USPSA of 8 round arrays.

    ^^^ This ^^^

    Justifying 9mm 1911 purchase?

    in 1911-style Pistols

    Posted

    I finally have my first full-time job out of school, after months of working at a big box outdoors store working the gun counter. I have a week left there before moving on to my new job, and I'm now told I can get a Springfield for nearly half shelf price. So, I have a matter of days to decide if I should pick up a 9mm Loaded because I don't reload and would be able to shoot 9mm the most.

    The snags:

    1. My first and only handgun is a Glock 17 which I carry daily, have trained with, and I know the true advantages it has over older designs. Thus, this 1911 will not be carried or stashed anywhere for defensive use.

    2. Currently I compete in IDPA with that same Glock, have the magazine stash and rig for it, etc. I have no intentions of making this a full-time gamer gun, but would still take it to the occasional competition or drills night to exercise it and experiment.

    3. I'm one of those annoying tactical guys who has to have a purpose for every weapon. My AR is an AR. My 10/22 is a trainer and varmint gun. My Glock is my carry weapon and bedside companion. What the heck would a 1911 be?

    4. Would training with the 1911 detract from my trigger time with my Glock?

    The luring factors that make me want the gun:

    1. My great-grandfather stole his issued 1911 in WW1, and my grandfather trained the first Chinese Air Force to use this pistol.

    2. I want to learn the design for its history and culture.

    3. I've had a long road roughing it out at this gun shop watching people buy junk or shelf queens, and I want something that is true quality that will be appreciated.

    4. Maybe years down the line, I am sitting around in my hover-mansion and decide to have a race gun made. I could just hand over the Springfield as a well-established base gun.

    5. Could there be a legitimate niche for a low-capacity, bulky, accurate 9mm in my paranoid little world?

    What are your thoughts?

    You definitely have thought this through.... :)

    Questions for you.

    1. Is it within your means?

    2. Do you actually Like the gun? Or is it the mere of the "Idea" of having the 1911 pistol

    3. Would you call yourself a Shooter or Collector?

    ​

    3. I'm one of those annoying tactical guys who has to have a purpose for every weapon. My AR is an AR. My 10/22 is a trainer and varmint gun. My Glock is my carry weapon and bedside companion. What the heck would a 1911 be?

    Whatever you would like it to be.... There is is reason this 100+ year old design is used in many facets of shooting today, Defensive or Sport.

    Have you tried a 9mm 1911? If not, It may be in order....

    4. Would training with the 1911 detract from my trigger time with my Glock?

    If you train to use a pistol as a tool, you will understand the essence of pistol shooting and won't matter what is in your hand at that time. I understand and appreciate preferences as any shooter has, including myself

    Good luck!

    Steel Challenge Holster Draw

    in Tips for Improvement

    Posted · Edited by flack jacket

    You need to make the motion of an "L" once you get the gun moving. It looks like you are going from the holster to fully extended in a straight line. Bring the gun up more before you punch out. You will be able to start acquiring the sight and even break the first shot before your arms are fully extended. The way you are doing it, you only see the dot at the last possible second. I have people that I am working with set up a target right in front of them with the top somewhere between belly button and nipples to make sure that they come up enough to clear it before punching out with the gun.

    Sorry, but many top shooters/instructors advocate exactly the opposite- punching the gun in the straight line from the holster to the resting spot (or very close to that).

    That actually worked very well for me switching from the "L" shape draw.

    I would say try to get your weak hand on your gun faster and closer to the holster- that tip helped me to reduce my draw time significantly. Basically I try to get a both hand grip as soon as the gun clears the holster. Try it.

    How about this:

    nRweO.png

    Rounded off corner, if my pic made sense.

    Yes, there is a slight pause while down on the pistol.

    I like to have muzzle cant forward just a hair. So the grip is parallel to the belt. Your hand at full grip will be at more relaxed angle.

    Try this micro drill to speed up the draw. Alot could be reaction to the beep:

    Set timer at 0.40 and practice from surrender to the gun within par time. After a few dozen tries, do the full surrender draw.

    EAA/Tanfoglio Chop Shop - NO SELLING OR TRADING

    in Tanfoglio (EAA / IFG)

    Posted

    So I bought home a new small frame today which I'm very excited to shoot; thanks to Will for turning me on to this deal :)

    IMG_20140305_191333_834-1_zpsnfwav4ct.jp

    This one was built by a top notch smith from the early '90s and is very tight with a great trigger! These are my favorite frames, I have three now all imported in 1992. The all have aggressive, waffle iron checkering on the front/back of the frame and on the bottom of the trigger guard:

    IMG_20140305_191425_927_zpspgtmaqcr.jpg

    Now all it needs is a Henning magwell, TS fixed rear, SP01 rubber grips extended mag release and a thumb rest!

    Nice piece!

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